Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Lookout Bight, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Lookout Bight, NC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 5:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656841
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:064.211:223.94:460.25:140.56:168:08Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:584.35:290.36:060.76:168:07First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:123.812:504.46:170.37:050.86:178:07First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:033.71:464.57:120.38:150.86:188:06First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:013.62:494.68:180.39:260.76:198:05First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:083.63:564.79:260.210:270.56:198:04Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:173.74:594.910:270.011:220.36:208:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:204.05:575.011:24-0.16:218:02Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:204.26:515.112:180.112:24-0.26:228:01Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:144.57:415.11:140.01:24-0.26:228:00Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:034.78:265.02:04-0.22:18-0.26:237:59Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:504.79:114.82:49-0.23:08-0.16:247:58Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:374.79:584.53:32-0.13:550.06:257:56Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:284.510:484.24:150.04:440.36:257:55Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:214.411:383.94:590.25:330.66:267:54Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:114.35:430.56:250.96:277:53Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:253.612:594.16:300.77:221.16:287:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:123.41:504.07:220.98:331.26:287:51Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:043.32:483.98:251.09:391.26:297:50Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:043.23:493.99:271.010:281.16:307:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:063.24:434.010:170.911:091.06:317:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:593.45:304.211:010.811:490.96:317:46Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:473.66:144.311:450.76:327:45Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:303.86:534.412:300.712:310.66:337:43New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:104.17:314.51:100.61:170.46:337:42New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:484.38:074.51:480.42:010.36:347:41New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:254.58:434.52:240.32:420.36:357:40New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:054.69:224.42:590.23:230.36:367:38Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:484.710:074.23:360.24:070.46:367:37Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:394.710:584.14:170.24:550.56:377:36Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:344.711:523.95:030.35:480.66:387:34First Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656841)

Common Questions About Cape Lookout Bight, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Lookout Bight, NC today?

Slack tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is approximately 8:44 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Cape Lookout Bight, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Cape Lookout Bight, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide predictions for Cape Lookout Bight, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape Lookout Bight, NC?

Tide data for Cape Lookout Bight, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656841. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656841.

What is the moon phase in Cape Lookout Bight, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape Lookout Bight, NC is Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Cape Lookout Bight, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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